Temporary Pleasure
Simian Mobile Disco · 2009
69 min · 14 tracks · pop rock · electronica · tech house
A vibrant blend of electronic textures and pop sensibilities that pulsates with infectious energy.
Why this album works
The album received significant attention for its dynamic fusion of genres and reached number 17 on the UK Albums Chart. Notably, tracks like 'Audacity of Huge' gained airplay and helped establish Simian Mobile Disco as innovators within the electro-pop landscape, influencing a wave of subsequent artists in the genre.
- Best for
- wave-like pacing with peaks infectious energy for dancing for energetic gatherings
- Context
- Released in January 2009, 'Temporary Pleasure' was Simian Mobile Disco's third studio album, following their critically acclaimed 'Attack Decay Sustain Release' from 2007. At this point in their career, the duo was solidifying their presence in the electronic music scene, exploring deeper production techniques and collaborations with various artists.
- Stylistic neighbors
- deadmau5· Duke Dumont· Shift K3Y
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
Disc 1
- 1 Cream Dream 3:58
- 2 Audacity of Huge Standout 3:48
- 3 10000 Horses Can't Be Wrong Standout 4:11
- 4 Cruel Intentions Standout 3:02
- 5 Off the Map 4:02
- 6 Synthesise 4:53
- 7 Bad Blood 3:58
- 8 Turn Up the Dial 4:00
- 9 Ambulance 5:40
- 10 Pinball 3:56
Disc 2
- 1 Flea in Your Ear 7:23
- 2 Are You in the Picture? 6:27
- 3 Babaghanoush 8:18
- 4 Do Not Exceed Stated Dose 6:11
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